New leather wrap for steering wheel

[BigDave]

Does anyone know of a way to replace the leather wrap on the steering wheel of a '94 XLT? My is very cracked and warn and has a hole in the top of it. I currently have an in the For Sale, Trade, Wanted section of the board, but it there is a way to repair or replace the leather myself I want to do that. So, if any of you fellow Explorer owners have done this before please email or post any suggestions that you might have.

Thanks in advance.


Dave

 

[Stephen]

I'd reccomend seeing what a new wheel would cost you, I replaced mine for about $130 and it looks like new. I got it from Ford Parts Network, just click the link at the top of the site or email Torrie directly at torrie@fordpartsnetwork.com

 

[JDraper]

Believe it or not, I found a leather one at Wal-Mart (Yes, Wal-Mart) that fit my '92 steering wheel exactly. It took about 2 hours to lace it on since all the stitching is fairly fine and you have to stretch it a little to get the seam closed. It cost about $15.00 and it lasted me about 6 years before the stitching finally gave out. I tried to put the same thing on my '01, but Ford made the rim thicker and it won't fit!!

 

[donaldbc]

check www.explorerexpress.com they have a couple applications for steering wheels.

 

[Okrazie1]

Jeff,

You may have to search some, but you can get a leather cover for the fatter steering wheel. I bought mine at Pep Boys if I remember correctly. The package was marked for wheels with air bags. It's a pain in the rear to sew on, but the results are worth it.

 

[Bill Kemp]

Check out www.wheelskins.com for the size you need.
www.jcwhitney.com has a good price on them.
I put one on about a year ago and am very satisfied.